I took in a baby squirrel on Friday night, and although I spent the weekend doing my best to help him yesterday, Sunday, he died.

I pray for Whiskers constantly, and ask that if you read this you spare a thought and a prayer for him too. I pray for Romeo, and in my heart see Romeo and Whiskers growing on together in the next life.

For anyone finding an infant squirrel please see www . animaladvocates . us / squirrelmanual . pdf (remove the spaces) which I wish I had found earlier, and note these key things: rehydration is VERY important, and do not force feed unless you absolutely have to (when they are capable they will drink in an offered drop of water).